Thursday, January 14, 2010

Help for Haiti

This is Haiti:

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This is also Haiti:
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This week's news images showing the aftermath of the terrible Earthquake are for many people, the first images they have seen of Haiti. Yet, Haiti is as lovely as any other Caribbean island only with a fledgling tourism sector. I hope you will keep these images in mind and one day visit Haiti to see all the splendor firsthand.
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Haiti needs our help. Yele Haiti is a great place to start. The organization was founded by Wyclef Jean, Grammy Award Winning Artist and native of the island. You can click the logo below to donate or text "Yele" to 510 510 to charge a $5 donation on your cell phone bill. 100% of donations to Yele Haiti go directly to those in need.


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This is Wyclef Jean:
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Haiti is a rich and colorful dive destination. Recreational dives are minimal in the area and the sea life is flourishing:
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Oxfam International is a non-governmental consortia of agencies working together to help poverty worldwide. They immediately launched a Haiti Earthquake campaign and are in need of donations.

Trip Advisor Pro Travel Lodger News Not all beaches in Haiti are deserted crescents of paradise. Welcome to the Barefoot Beach Bar at Labadee Beach:

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Doctors without Borders was already active in Haiti before the earthquake. They operate multiple hospitals on the island, all of which have been flattened. Many of their own staff are unaccounted for and yet they have already sprung into action setting up clinics to help the injured. Donate here.

Trip Advisor Pro Travel Lodger NewsThe path less traveled... Haiti has many:
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These beautiful photos of Haiti are from Epic Trip, a new and unique travel guide site driven by real travelers.
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Want to know more about this gem of an island? Read "Love & Haiti" from Conde Nast Traveler.
Trip Advisor Pro Travel Lodger NewsTrip Advisor Pro Travel Lodger News Here is a twitter roll call of organizations and folks keeping us informed of the recovery efforts: @CaribbeanTrips, @MSF_USA (Doctors without Borders)@Wyclef,@YeleHaiti

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